Lukaku, Hazard Help Belgium Thrash Scotland 4-0
World Cup semi-finalists Belgium capitalised on a series of Scotland mistakes with goals from Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and a Michy Batshuayi double to thrash the hosts 4-0 in a friendly at Hampden on Friday. Roberto Martinez’s men showed their class and no hangover from their exertions in finishing third in Russia to warm-up for […]
Harrysong ‘Getting Needed Help For Depression – Manager
Harrysong has been dealing with “slight emotional issues” and his receiving help for depression, says his manager, Desmond Ike-Chima. The singer on Wednesday posted a disturbing message on his Instagram page, leaving fans and colleagues worrying about his mental state. The AlterPlate Records founder had written: “Don’t cry (when) I die, celebrate, put up a […]
Buhari Returns To Abuja After His 6-day Visit To Beijing, China
President Buhari has returned to Nigeria after his 6-day visit to Beijing, China where he participated in the 2018 FOCAC and also met with partners for the Construction of Mambilla Power Plant. R
AFCON 2019 Qualifiers: Gernot Rohr And 47 Other Coaches
Seven French coaches are among 48 from 36 countries in charge of Africa Cup of Nations teams this weekend in 2019 qualifiers: Group A Equatorial Guinea (Juan Obiang Ndong), Madagascar (Nicolas Dupuis/FRA), Senegal (Aliou Cisse), Sudan (Zdravko Logarusic/CRO) Group B Cameroon (Clarence Seedorf/NED), Comoros (Amir Abdou), Malawi (Ronny van Geneugden/BEL), Morocco (Herve Renard/FRA) Group C […]
Ibrahim Shekarau Defects From PDP To APC
A former governor of Kano State, Ibrahim Shekarau, has defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC). Shekarau announced his decision to join the ruling party after a closed-door meeting with the APC National Chairman, Adams Oshiomhole, on Friday in Kano State. The former governor explained that he took the […]
14 Million New Voters Enter INEC Register
The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) says it has registered 14 million new voters across the country within 16 months under the continuous voter registration (CVR) exercise, bringing the total number of eligible voters in the country to 84 million. INEC Chairman, Professor Mahmood Yakubu, made the announcement at a meeting with the Resident Electoral […]
Earth Tremor Hits Abuja, Agency Confirms, Issues Emergency Protocols
At last, the Emergency Management Agency of the Federal Capital Territory Administration, Abuja has confirmed the earth tremor reported by residents on Wednesday. The agency also issued safety protocols which residents should observe in the event of a recurrence. It urged residents to stay calm and hide under tables if inside the house or stay […]
Presidential Candidate Stabbed During Campaign
Brazil’s front-running far-right presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro was stabbed in the abdomen while campaigning on Thursday. He is reportedly in serious condition and undergoing surgery, his son and a hospital spokeswoman said. Flavio Bolsonaro, the candidate’s son, wrote on his verified Twitter account that “sadly, it was more serious that we had hoped for”. “The […]
APC Shifts Date for Sales, Submission of Nomination Forms
APC has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of the party’s nomination forms The party announced a one-day extension changing the deadline from September 10, to 11th of the same month The All Progressives Congress (APC) said it has extended the deadline for the sale and submission of presidential, governorship, National Assembly and […]
4 Dead as Gunman Opens Fire in US Bank
Agency Report Four persons, including the shooter, have been confirmed dead in today’s shooting at the headquarters of Fifth Third Bank in Cincinnati, US. Two others were also reportedly injured in the latest in a series of shooting incidents in the country. The shooter entered the loading dock area of the 30-storey building and […]
